Bill > HR8562

This bill aims to improve the provision of direct housing loans and medical care from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for Native Hawaiians. Specifically, it amends the definition of "Native American" in the VA's direct housing loan program to include Native Hawaiians as defined in the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act. It also requires the VA to reimburse Native Hawaiian health care systems for the costs of care or services provided to eligible veterans, and exempts Native Hawaiians from certain VA medical care cost-sharing requirements. The bill seeks to ensure parity in the benefits and services available to Native Hawaiian veterans compared to other veterans.